Fence fitness: get in shape for autumn
It’s getting gusty out there. Storms have caused havoc across the country and it’s a reminder to batten down the hatches in the garden ahead of the autumn
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Weldmar hospicecare: we raised shedloads!
When we held our coffee morning back in July in aid of Weldmar Hospicecare and to support Jim and Carol Pitcher, we never dreamed we would
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Our award from the Melplash Show (and more)
The sun was out, the crowds came and we had a lovely day at the Melplash Show, held mid way between bustling Bridport and beautiful West
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Home sweet home for pets
Like it or not, autumn is just around the corner and it’s time to sort out the warmer bedding – for your pets as well as you. We’ve
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Our day at the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show
It was cloudy but the crowds came flocking. We arrived early (it all began at 5.15am) and were soon enjoying music from the Gillingham Imperial Silver band, not
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The heat was on. Cattistock Countryside Show
Sunday August 5th turned out to be yet another scorcher with the temperature rising early in the day, but we were determined to keep our cool at our
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Showtime! Cattistock Show August 5
Make your Sunday special with a visit to the Cattistock Show – we’ll be there too with everything from rabbit hutches to hen houses so pop along and
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Come rain or shine
It’s been a summer of records. Not only did we make it through the penalty shoot out in Russia but back home we’ve endured temperatures and drought echoing
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Coffee morning 20 July for Weldmar Hospicecare
Coffee, cake & fundraising We are hosting a Coffee Morning in aid of Weldmar Hospicecare, supporting Jim and Carol Pitcher who are fundraising by trekking around
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Microtools. A major must have
Small, cute and incredibly useful, microtools get the job done, big time. Don’t be fooled by their size, these tools pack a punch. Tight space? Think small Steel blades and
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NFU evening. Oh what a night
We were honoured to host a National Farmers’ Union (NFU) evening recently at the countrystore which included a trip to see our hayfields and flock of
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Are you sitting comfortably?
It’s the summer solstice, it’s hot and it’s the World Cup. All reasons to pull up a chair and relax. We have a range of wooden
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